Diffusely reflecting multilayer polarizers and mirrors

Details Diffusely reflecting multilayer polarizers and mirrors Diffusely reflecting multilayer polarizers and mirrors

1997-09-10

1998-10-20

Dzierzynski, Paul M.

Optical: systems and elements

Polarization without modulation

Polarizarion by dichroism

359497, 359498, 359583, 359584, 359599, 359629, 359839, G02B 530

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ABSTRACT:
Highly efficient diffusely reflecting multilayer mirrors diffusely reflect light incident upon them. Highly efficient diffusely reflecting multilayer polarizers diffusely reflect light of one polarization while diffusely transmitting the other polarization. The diffusely reflecting mirror includes a light diffusing element and a multilayer mirror element. The diffusely reflecting polarizer includes a light diffusing element and a multilayer reflective polarizing element.

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